Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak, who sported an insignia linked to the invasion of Ukraine on a podium while receiving his medal next to Ukrainian rival, had been called out for his 'shocking behaviour'.
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Kuliak’s shirt had the letter Z prominently placed as he stood next to Ukraine’s Illia Kovtun, the gold medallist at a Gymnastics World Cup event in Doha.
The 'Z', a letter that does not exist in the Cyrillic Russian alphabet, has been seen daubed on Russian tanks and vehicles in Ukraine and has come to symbolise support for the invasion.
Kuliak, a former all-around and floor national junior champion, had won the bronze medal on Saturday.
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